It’s easy to feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place when you are just starting out as a DJ. But did you know there are certain things that instantly let promoters know you haven’t taken your DJing career seriously? Let’s take a look at the 7 Ways [...]
JustGo and Topple Track are in the business of collecting data, and lots of it. They both use data to power software that provides valuable services for musicians and content creators. Although the services help musicians of all types, the access to data on electronic music made them think it [...]
When you’re seeking out a quality DJing controller, you can’t get any better than the Traktor Kontrol MK2 S4 and Kontrol MK2 S2. On a very general level, both offer professional quality, from seamless integration with Traktor Pro DJ software and the Traktor DJ iPad app, all while allowing for [...]
DJing gear, these days, must not only deliver quality but also be lightweight, portable, and accommodate the latest technology. This notion, however, doesn’t just apply for the controller the DJ decides to use but further to any accessories – even the stand supporting the laptop, controller, and other equipment. The [...]
PreSonus is no stranger to the studio gear market, having maintained lines of mixers, audio interfaces, and monitor controllers for a number of years. So, including studio monitors in with that variety – as PreSonus did officially at NAMM in January 2013 – makes sense. At the time, two product [...]
It's rare to see a DJ work his/her magic using vinyl turntables. And now that the beloved Technics 1200 are no longer being built, DJ's are searching for the next best solution. With that said, Crossfadr has put together a list of turntables, in no particular order, to consider.
JaBig is an international House Music DJ from Montréal, Canada, who travels the world to perform for his millions of fans in over 193 countries. A musical genius, he knows how to mix Deep Soulful House songs, Brazilian Samba, Bossa Nova, Jazz and South African beats like a true master. Through [...]
Bringing a highly technical performance to the table, Trevor Nygaard utilizes three or more decks alongside ‘live PA’ elements to deliver a fresh, unique take on the art of a DJ. While most traditional DJ’s are simply playing one track into another for the crowd, Trevor is delivering a constant [...]
If music throughout the 2000's and 2010's – and that’s pop, rock, and EDM specifically – had any specific characteristic, it’s this strange affinity for the old. It’s almost as if those late ‘90s disco compilations, somewhat tongue-in-cheek and somewhat attempting to disco-ize the Eurodance craze of the time, become [...]
We reviewed LIVKONTROL favourably back in April when it was initially released for iPad. It has just received a fairly hefty update, and is additionally now available for iPhone and Android (it is in fact the first Live controller available on the Android platform). With this in mind, we decided [...]